Scotia illustrata

TitleScotia illustrata
Publication TypeBook
Year of Publication1696
AuthorsSir Sibbald, R
CityEdinburgh
LibraryClements Collection National Art Library
BindingBound in marbled calf with stamp 1 in gold on the covers and stamp 2 in the panels of the spine
BookplateArmorial bookplate of The Right Hon.ble Alexander Lord Poleworth &c. eldest son of Patrick Earl of Marchmont, Lord Clerk Register of Scotland & Lord Lieutenant of Berwickshire, His Majesties Ambassador Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary to the King of Denmar
Call NumberCLE S18
Stamp(s): 
Hume, Alexander, 2nd Earl of Marchmont  (1675 - 1740) (Stamp 1)
Dimensions:
Arms Quarterly Ist & IVth grand quarter Quarterly 1 & 4. A lion rampant (Hume) 2 & 3. Three parrots (Pepdie) IInd grand quarter Quarterly 1 & 4. Three piles engrailed (Polworth / Polwarth) 2 & 3. Gyronny of eight (Campbell?) IIIrd grand quarter Quarterly 1 & 4. A cross engrailed (St Clair) 2 & 3. Gyronny of eight (Campbell?) overall on an escutcheon An orange ensigned with an imperial crown Supporters Two lions regardant Coronet of an Earl Motto FIDES PROBATA CORONAT Order Badge and motto of the Order of the Thistle
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